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Directions

In a large bowl, combine water and oats. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (do not stir); let stand for 20 minutes.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oat mixture. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting, dissolve coffee granules in cream; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in enough of the coffee mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake.Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Chocolate Oatmeal Cake in Taste of Home
April/May 2001, p13

"I have made this recipe many times. I never gave the page a second glance, but my Mom made the cake and shared it w/me. Coffee frosting a a nice change. My teenager even likes it. Very moist and yummy!"

"I've made this cake many times---very easy preparation, very moist. Love the coffee frosting! Great for potlucks or family gatherings. I'll make it for company dinner tonight, and I'm going to try those extra-dark s.s. choc. chips in the ingredients. A definite recommend!"